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Statement of Duties
The Primary Operator is required to provide responsible, technical advice and oversee the technical aspects of the City’s water distribution system. The Primary Operator advises, gives direction, and provides oversight to the Water Foreman on the technical details to ensure the successful completion of work performed on the distribution system.
Essential Functions:
• Responsible for successful operation and management of distribution system;
• Ensure City’s compliance with applicable state regulations, including but not limited to 310 CMR 22.00 et seq.;
• Ensure delivery of safe drinking water at all times by complying with Massachusetts Drinking Water Regulations;
• Inspect distribution system daily;
• Oversight of testing, flushing, cleaning and disinfecting distribution system when necessary;
• Assist in maintenance of water distribution maps, sample locations, and disinfection process;
• Oversee collection of water samples as required by MassDEP;
• Ensure that all samples are delivered to and analyzed by a Massachusetts certified lab;
• Participate in conduct of sanitary surveys;
• Assist in the completion and submittal of Annual Statistical Report;
• Assist in the completion of the annual Consumer Confidence Report;
• Notify MassDEP of violations and issue public notices as necessary;
• Be present during system repairs and maintenance/oversee repair and maintenance performed by other Water Department staff and contractors;
• Assist in the update of preventive maintenance schedules, operation and maintenance plans, emergency response plan and other plans as required;
• Troubleshoot equipment, water quality/quantity problems and direct corrective actions as needed;
• Troubleshoot causes of water quality complaints and respond to consumer complaints in a timely fashion;
• Maintain a log of quality complaints;
• Maintain awareness of changes in drinking water regulations;
• Attend training as needed to maintain certification renewals;
• Accompany regulatory agencies during on-site inspections;
• Develop, maintain and keep up to date a public water system standard operational and maintenance manual;
• Ensure annual Emergency Response Program training is completed;
• Report emergencies to MassDEP and Board of Health within specified time frames.